Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the emancipation of slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865 — two and a half years after the official Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. ACC honors this special day of freedom, achievement, and reflection by welcoming the community onto our campus to learn and celebrate.
Join ACC’s 2024 Juneteenth Celebration on Tuesday, June 18, at the Eastview Campus, and invite your friends and family to participate in this important day. Hosted by the ACC’s African American Cultural Center, the communitywide Juneteenth celebration will include music, games, giveaways, and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Juneteenth 2024 Celebration Details
Date: Tuesday, June 18
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: ACC Eastview Campus | 3401 Webberville Road Austin, TX 78702
Activities for the day include:
- Live performances
- Giveaways
- Bouncy house
- Gaming truck
- Henna/tattoo artist & face painting
- Caricaturist
- Dominoes & cards
- Bean bag toss
- Basketball, pickleball, football & soccer
- Various vendors
- ACC and community resources
The City of Austin Code Department will provide lunch for the youth. There will be a free food truck for the adults and free Kona ice truck for all.
In addition to the day of celebration, ACC will observe the historic day. The college will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. All campuses and activities will reopen and resume their normal schedules Thursday, June 20.
For more information, visit the college’s Juneteenth website at austincc.edu/juneteenth.